Fort Bend County
Origin of the Name
Fort Bend County was named after a blockhouse positioned in a bend of the Brazos River.
Fort Bend County
County Details
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County Seat Richmond
Established 1837
Population 822,779
Median Age 37.7
Land Area 861.72 sq mi
Water Area 23.53 sq mi
Total Area 885.25 sq mi
Percent Urban 95.2%
Percent Rural 4.8%
Latitude, Longitude 29.5693° N, 95.8143° W